The Vichy Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Old-Fashioned Pie Supper, Dessert Auction, and Mayor’s Election on Saturday, March 15. The event will be held at the Vichy Firehouse and Community Hall, located at 14812 Highway 63, starting at 6 p.m.
Mayor’s Election Candidates
This year’s mayoral race sees a unique twist. Miss Harper, elected as Vichy’s mayor in 2024, has chosen not to run for re-election. The candidates for mayor include Extra the Chicken, who lives with the Davis family, and Team Tipton, the duo of Bassett hounds—Dutton and Annie—who reside with the Tiptons. The election results will be announced during the event, and voting will take place throughout the evening.
As of now, these are the only two candidates, but there is still time for other pets to enter the race. Interested candidates can place a donation can and campaign materials at the Maries County Bank in Vichy. Voting will continue through March 14 at the bank, and on the night of the pie supper.
Event Activities
The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with food and refreshments available a-la-carte. The menu will feature chicken and dumplings, sloppy joes, chicken salad sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, nachos, and, of course, pie. Donations of pies, cakes, auction items, surprise gifts, and gift baskets are encouraged and will be greatly appreciated.
The mayoral election will start at 6 p.m. with candidate speeches and additional voting opportunities. The dessert auction will follow around 6:30 p.m., where local auctioneers Larry Lorts and Joe Sherman will auction off pies, cakes, baskets, and other gifts.
Voting and Auction Details
Voting for mayor is done by placing cash or checks in collection containers located at the Maries County Bank in Vichy and at the pie supper. No voter identification is required. The event will offer a fun and light-hearted campaign atmosphere, with pets and their owners “campaigning” for votes during the pie supper.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Vichy Fire Department.
Residents are encouraged to attend the event, enjoy some delicious food and desserts, and support a good cause while casting their votes for the next Vichy mayor.
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